Senior Quality Engineer - Transmission & Distribution

Experience and Role Accountabilities

Minimum eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in transmission and distribution high-voltage equipment, preferably 230 kV and above, including manufacturing, supplier quality, installation or commissioning.

Lead risk-based quality assurance for high-voltage T&D equipment across procurement, manufacture, delivery, installation and commissioning.

Assess equipment quality risks and establish supplier quality requirements, Inspection and Test Plans, hold points, witness points and surveillance activities with equipment engineers and the Professional of Record.

Review specifications, procurement documents and supplier quality documentation to confirm requirements for manufacturing, testing, traceability and quality records are complete and proportionate to risk.

Evaluate high-voltage equipment suppliers and critical sub-suppliers through quality-system reviews, audits, manufacturing surveillance and source inspection.

Inspect equipment during manufacture, receipt and installation to verify materials, workmanship, preservation, assembly and compliance with project requirements.

Perform delegated hold-point, witness-point and field-verification activities, documenting findings and escalating non-conformances requiring engineering disposition.

Manage non-conformances through commissioning, ensuring deficiencies are documented, technically dispositioned, corrected, verified and closed.

Maintain complete and traceable quality records to support turnover, energization and long-term asset history.

Provide specialist quality advice for high-voltage T&D equipment and contribute to the development of CIMA+’s equipment-quality capability.

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.

Registered Professional Engineer with Engineers and Geoscientists BC, or eligible for registration in British Columbia.

Demonstrated knowledge of the manufacture, testing, installation and commissioning of high- and extra-high-voltage T&D equipment.

Experience with equipment such as power transformers, instrument transformers, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, reactors, capacitor banks, switchgear and related substation equipment.

Strong knowledge of supplier quality, manufacturing surveillance, inspection and testing, non-conformance management and quality records.

Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, Inspection and Test Plans, procedures, test records, material certificates and applicable CSA, IEEE and IEC standards.

Strong analytical, observational and communication skills, with the ability to work independently across supplier, factory and construction environments.

Integrity, team spirit, and a commitment to excellence

At CIMA+, we value diversity of talent and perspective. You think you can add value, but don't meet all the job requirements? We invite you to apply, because everyone has something unique to offer. The outstanding talents that choose to join us at CIMA+ soon realize that we go all out to encourage them to grow. We look forward to hearing how you can contribute to our success.

Why choose CIMA+? Because we offer you:

Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution

As an employee-owned company, an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all eligible employees

Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode

Work/Life balance policy across Canada

3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience

Tailored training to improve your existing skills

At CIMA+, we recognize the richness and diversity of each individual’s experience. Compensation for this role is therefore based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, while maintaining internal equity. The level and associated salary may vary depending on the candidate’s profile.

CIMA+ uses an applicant tracking system that includes an automated match score feature. However, this score is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made through human review.

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.).​

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.​

Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.

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